1. I Didn’t Mean To
Genesis 13 & 19
II Samuel 11& 12

2. Genesis 13:1-12

3. Lot’s Choice Genesis 13:5-12  A choice is made
Genesis 13:13  Something not considered
Now the men of Sodom were wicked exceedingly and sinners against the LORD.

4. How Events Played Out
Genesis 19:1-10;

5. How Events Played Out
Genesis 19:1-9  For Lot’s guests and Lot’s daughters
Genesis 19:24-26  Lot’s wife
24 Then the LORD rained on Sodom and Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven, 25 and He overthrew those cities, and all the valley, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground. 26 But his wife, from behind him, looked back; and she became a pillar of salt.

6. Were the outcomes of Genesis 19 intended in the decision of Genesis 13?

7. David’s Sin(s)
2 Sam 11

8. David’s Sin (2 Sam 11:1-4a)
2 Samuel 11:1-2  Opportunity presents itself
2 Samuel 11:3, 4  The decision
3 So David sent and inquired of the woman
4a And David sent messengers and took her . . .

9. David’s Sin: The Consequences
2 Sam 11:4ff

10. David’s Sin: The Consequences
Adultery (2 Sam 11:4b)
Attempted deceit (2 Sam 11:6-13)
Murder (2 Sam 11:14ff)
A life of violence (2 Sam 12:10)
Death of an innocent (2 Sam 12:14)

11. Did David—at that moment when he decided to fulfill his desire— intend to lie, murder, and condemn himself to a life of violence?

12. 3 So David sent and inquired about the woman
4 And David sent messengers and took her
2 Sam 11:3,4
Death of an innocent
Life of Violence
Adultery
Murder
Deceit
Adultery

13. When we make career choices?
What About Us
When we make career choices?
1 Tim 6:10 - For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang.
We May Forget:
Matt 6:33 - But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.

14. When we choose our friends?
What About Us
When we choose our friends?
It matters who we decide to associate with
I Cor 15:33 Do not be deceived: Bad company corrupts good morals.

15. When we choose our friends?
What About Us
When we choose our friends?
“Two dead in weekend car crash”
“Teen charged with homicide by vehicle”

16. When we choose our level of commitment to our spiritual well-being
What About Us
When we choose our level of commitment to our spiritual well-being
We make daily or weekly decisions on prayer, bible study, assembling with the saints
We don’t intend to create the outcomes of neglecting these, but the outcomes are predictable
Effects on our own faith
Effects on those we may have influence over
Effects on the Lord’s church

17. Decisions: Some Warnings and Admonitions
Heb 2:1 - For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.
Ps 86:7 - In the day of my trouble I shall call upon Thee, For Thou wilt answer me.
Rev 3:3 Remember therefore what you have received and heard; and keep it

18. Conclusion “I didn’t mean for all this to happen”
Absence of intent doesn’t change the reality of the outcome
Luke 16: 22ff – Lazarus and the rich man

19. Bottom line: we need to carefully consider our decisions—consider “what the will of the Lord is.”
Eph 5:15-17 – 15 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, 16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.